ShepHyken

JANUARY 20, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. CustomerThink) Customer Effort Score is a popular metric used to measure customer service satisfaction using one single question.

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Loyalty Programs Customer Service Effort Score Self Service 119

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 11, 2020

This week we feature an article from Josh Snider, Product Marketing Manager at Khoros. H e explains how and why expanding customer care operations to include online chat and brand communities can elevate both self-service and customer care. “Hi, Consumers want the ability to engage when and how they choose.

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GetFeedback

MAY 9, 2018

A consumer survey by Imprint Plus found that 32.5% More likely than not, if you’re reading this article, you’ve probably made online purchases. In fact, it’s estimated that by the end of 2018, mobile purchases will represent 27% of all e-commerce purchases. Offer mobile messaging and SMS support. Rinse and repeat.

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Mobile Customer Service Customer Service Self Service e-support 170

ShepHyken

MARCH 12, 2021

This week we feature an article from Rohan Malkotia , Digital Marketing Executive at Servetel. Consumer interactions have changed as well. Ever since technology has become a part of remote selling, consumer interactions have witnessed a massive disruption. All communication must, instead, take place digitally––even self-service.

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Strategy Self Service Customer Journeys B2B 148

TechSee

OCTOBER 19, 2021

According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), consumers returned an estimated $428 billion in merchandise – approximately 10.6% In this article we will discuss how to reduce returns in e-commerce and explore a number of tried and true strategies. of total U.S. retail sales – in 2020. Restocking Fees.

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How To e-support Self Service Retail 124

Kustomer

DECEMBER 30, 2020

The pandemic essentially caused a meteor storm of change, crisis, chaos, and challenges that created unprecedented customer service issues. Consumers sought out new, more convenient ways to connect with brands. Optimize Support Operations with Improved Automation. New Channels To Meet Customers Where They Are.

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Self Service Multi-Channel e-support Report 98

Solvvy

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Articles, white papers, and e-books. A good customer service knowledge base: Meets Customer Expectations for Self-Service. Your customers, who routinely use search engines to find the answers to questions, expect you to provide similar experiences for your products or services. How-to instructions.

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Team Support

AUGUST 3, 2020

How many times have we heard that when calling a customer support line? It’s frustrating enough when you have an issue that you need to get resolved without waiting endlessly on hold if you’re calling, or for an e-mail response if you’ve e-mailed in. Searchable Knowledge Base (KB) that includes articles and short videos.

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B2B Self Service e-support Abandon Rate 64

ShepHyken

APRIL 23, 2021

This week we feature an article by Devin Pickell, a Growth Marketer at Nextiva. He shares customer service best practices that successful brands use to help their customers on social media. Another intuitive and frankly underutilized way brands can use social media is for addressing customer service inquiries. .

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ijgolding

MARCH 22, 2017

or Consumer companies like Unilever and P&G can be quoted as perfect examples. In fact, for almost every product we use or consume in our daily life, we can find at least one alternative product. This has forced the businesses to provide differentiation at various touch points of customer journey, especially customer support.

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Omni-Channel Customer Experience Multi-Channel e-support 204

CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Rob Crutchington at Encoded , discusses the rise of self-service payments and why it is time to take another look at Interactive Voice Response (IVR) in contact centres to help increase the number of successful transactions, boost agent performance and improve the customer experience (CX). Cash is no longer King. About the Author.

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TechSee

JUNE 16, 2022

As companies embrace the digitization of customer support, the new standard is much more than a phone conversation with a call center representative or a visit from a field agent. He’s the CAO (Chief Amazement Officer) of Shepard Presentations and leading international authority on customer service, CX, and loyalty in business.

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Kustomer

JUNE 30, 2022

As the modern retail experience has shifted in recent years, so have the expectations of the modern consumer. Traditional, reactive customer support, during which companies only address customer issues after they’ve taken place, is no longer enough for today’s customers. What Is Proactive Customer Support?

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BirdEye

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

With AI-driven solutions, you can bring efficiency across customer touchpoints, increase customer satisfaction, support self-service options, and gain valuable insights to deliver highly tailored and engaging interactions. Customers with a positive experience grow into becoming advocates and loyal supporters of a business.

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Customer Experience Self Service Social Media How To 112

Totango

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

As more consumers turned to e-commerce, more companies had to step up their digital game, in turn forcing SaaS providers to deliver so brands could satisfy their buyers. Consumers and the companies which serve them are no longer content with slow, inconvenient technology and mediocre online support. 54% of U.S.

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Brands Customer Experience Self Service e-support 104

ProProfs Chat

AUGUST 28, 2020

They want multiple options to interact with you when approaching for support or guidance. In this article piece, we aim to learn: What are customer expectations. Now, her expectations aren’t just met but exceeded with Amazon services. ‘Fast’ Service. Accurate Information Via Self-Service.

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Totango

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

As more consumers turned to e-commerce, more companies had to step up their digital game, in turn forcing SaaS providers to deliver so brands could satisfy their buyers. Consumers and the companies which serve them are no longer content with slow, inconvenient technology and mediocre online support. 54% of U.S.

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Brands Customer Experience Self Service e-support 86

Kustomer

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Users on Reddit recently voiced their dissatisfaction with the company’s limited customer support options. One user even said: “ Quit limiting the way we can contact support. Pricing considerations Zendesk is considered a premium service with an expensive subscription that may not be within the budget range for startups.

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Omni-Channel Self Service Multi-Channel Knowledge Base 52

Totango

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

As more consumers turned to e-commerce, more companies had to step up their digital game, in turn forcing SaaS providers to deliver so brands could satisfy their buyers. Consumers and the companies which serve them are no longer content with slow, inconvenient technology and mediocre online support. 54% of U.S.

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Brands Customer Experience Self Service e-support 83

Magellan Solutions

AUGUST 14, 2020

Consumers purchase through e-commerce sites while more and more entrepreneurs start offering their products online. Amid all these, the need for efficient and effective customer support remains constant. While customer support is essential in the traditional setting, its role becomes more crucial in e-commerce.

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CSM Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2023

Solutions like Encoded’s PayByLink can support customer journeys and provide all important security. E-commerce will be fuelled by a digital first strategy. Having a digital first strategy will remain top of most agendas and we can expect to see a boom in e-commerce as a result. E-Commerce payments. Specialised IVR.

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CSM Magazine

JUNE 12, 2020

Emergent technologies have forever changed traditional customer service support. In this in-depth article, Reina G. Lampton look at the state of customer service in the digital age. For instance, an employee can be a stockholder; a supplier can be an employee or customer; and government officials can also be consumers.

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Playvox

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

On top of that, most customer support centers now offer service channels beyond voice — such as e-mail, chat, and messaging — that require different ways of forecasting, scheduling, and reporting on interactions with customers. Coach And Develop Your Customer Service And Support Team. Automate Reports.

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ROI Software Management Contact Center 86

Call Experts

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

.” If the prospect of handling the increased customer service load over the holidays leaves your employees wary, here are 5 tips that can help you manage an influx in calls and requests, and help provide a positive customer service image. Hiring an Experienced Contact Center Will Help Support the Holiday Customer Service. .

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Tips Customer Service Contact Center Self Service 98

Solvvy

AUGUST 22, 2022

Stackla research shows that 88 % of consumers say authenticity is a factor when deciding where to do business. . When businesses deploy AI-powered customer support tools, they can meet customers’ expectations for fast, personalized service and help human customer service agents perform their jobs more effectively. .

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Customer Service Innovation Self Service Chatbots 89

Inbenta

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

This will give you a clear indication on why they are calling in more and what exactly they need support with. For instance, decide if you can create resources that can help guide your customer online or see what can be improved in the onboarding process to eliminate unnecessary customer support calls. Open more support channels.

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Call Center Self Service Chatbots e-support 52

Help Scout

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Although fast, helpful customer support over phone and email used to be a differentiator, it’s not enough anymore. Live chat software raised the bar with the expectation of instant, comprehensive help from customer support professionals. What is contextual support? Contextual support improves live chat software interactions.

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CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Recent research shows consumers believe there is a direct correlation between contact centres and brand loyalty. Magnus Geverts of Calabrio discusses what organisations can do to support their frontline staff. . An astonishing 60% of consumers have switched brands due to negative contact centre experiences.

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Loyalty Brands Self Service e-support 52

NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

This article will cover 10 of the most important and impactful call center trends you need to follow in 2023. The data generated from these devices may be beneficial for finding opportunities to enhance the consumer experience. It might boost your team’s efficiency and expedite the delivery of assistance to more consumers.

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Call Center Omni-Channel Trends Contact Center 52

NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

This article will cover 10 of the most important and impactful call center trends you need to follow in 2023. The data generated from these devices may be beneficial for finding opportunities to enhance the consumer experience. It might boost your team’s efficiency and expedite the delivery of assistance to more consumers.

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Call Center Omni-Channel Trends Contact Center 52

CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2021

For brands and businesses seeking to navigate rising customer expectations over the past year, an interesting paradox has emerged: consumers now seek the gold-plated speed and convenience of the e-commerce world but they aren’t willing to sacrifice the human touch. Find more at calabrio.com and follow @Calabrio on Twitter. .

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ShepHyken

JULY 31, 2020

This week we feature an article by Ashwini Dave , a digital marketing expert at Acquire. She explains the difference between customer service and customer experience and shares how implementing both into your business creates success. Let’s take Acquire, for example. Give Personalization with Live Chat.

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Customer Experience Customer Service Net Promoter Score Self Service 109

CSM Magazine

MARCH 27, 2020

The definitive guide to supporting customers from product to retention by Emil Hajric, CEO at Helpjuice.com. It’s easy to see effects of bad customer service—one request slips through the cracks and you could be looking at a public battle on your social media accounts tomorrow. What is Customer Support? Upgrades and maintenance.

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Self Service Social Media e-support Knowledge Base 52

NobelBiz

AUGUST 23, 2022

Call centers that use a Speech Analytics system may detect these friction areas and take steps to improve their goods and services, customer journeys, and agents’ handling of consumer demands. In this article, we will try to outline everything there is to know about speech analytics. What is call center speech analytics?

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Call Center Analytics Contact Center Self Service 52

CSM Magazine

MARCH 31, 2023

We live in the age of convenience, where customers expect a seamless, lightning-fast service experience. A massive 75% of online consumer s expect service within five minutes, and 73% deem this timeframe to be critical for determining a “good” or “poor” customer service experience.

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Tools Customer Service e-support Self Service 52

ShepHyken

APRIL 3, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. My Comment: AI is changing the way companies manage customer support. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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Self Service Customer Service e-support Retail 9

Kustomer

AUGUST 23, 2021

At the height of COVID-19, e-commerce saw 10 years of growth in just 90 days, with a whopping 84% of consumers moving their shopping online. When InVision’s growth outpaced their support efforts, their agents were inundated with tickets that required immediate attention. Leveraging automation = accurate and predictable results.

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